It'll be an emotional evening tonight at Petco Park. It
was an absolute privilege to get to know Tony Gwynn. All the wonderful
things you've heard about him really were true. He gave us all so much
joy. My deepest condolences go to his family. We are sorry for
your loss.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Five years ago this month, an MLB scout I quoted said the Padres were headed
toward five years of blah. The comment incensed Padres fans, who mocked the
forecast in 2010 as the team won 90 games.
But the scout pretty much nailed it. Now, he takes another look at the
beleaguered team.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

For my story at utsandiego.com, scouts not affiliated with the Padres commented on the team's recent top draftees, Trea Turner and Michael Gettys.

Elsewhere, Gunslinger Towers' decision to demote Diamondbacks pitcher Trevor Cahill although he's owed about $17 million brought to mind the 2012 Pink Pony Scouts Chat, in which scouts yellow-flagged Cahill in his first spring training with Arizona. It's not surprising Towers is finding it more difficult to prop up pitchers in Arizona's ballpark than at the GM's former home yard.